Newsmakers: Nov. 25, 2012

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Nov 25, 2012 at 6:00 AM

TGMC appoints new physicians

Terrebonne General Medical Center recently appointed three emergency medical physicians to its staff.Eric Teschke received his bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin and his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge and is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.Matthew Brooker received his bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Texas at Arlington and his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Louisiana State University Health Science Center-Earl K. Long Medical Center. Brian Keenan received his bachelor of science degree in biology from Fayetteville State University and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is board eligible in pediatrics and completed his pediatric residency at St. Louis University.

Chad Toups has been awarded the designation of certified professional insurance agent, a professional designation given by the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society.Toups, owner and an agent of Toups Insurance Agency in Thibodaux, successfully completed three Insurance Success seminars and the course reviews required for each to gain certification. The designation stands for professionalism along with commitment to sales training and technical knowledge. The focus of the designation is to improve the skills and insurance knowledge of its members through information and education, which results in better service to those who buy insurance.

The Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations from the public for awards to be presented at its annual banquet on Jan. 17.The Frank Kennedy Citizen of the Year Award recognizes an individual's significant contributions to the business community, economic development of Thibodaux and the surrounding area, as well as contributions to improving the quality of life through works and deeds.The Teenager of the Year Award recognizes a high school senior attending Thibodaux High School or E. D. White Catholic High. Criteria includes enthusiastic community service, dedication and commitment to education, demonstration of school pride, leadership abilities and academically acceptable achievements.The C. Lindy and Mary Ann Delaune Hoffman Music's Unsung Hero Award nominee need not be a musician. However, the person must be a lover of music, supporting all forms of musical arts, and should principally promote music activities as a volunteer. Professional musicians will be considered should their volunteer involvement be of exceptional value. Preference will be given to those promoting instrumental music. But all venues of music will be considered. For information or to receive a nomination form, call the chamber office at 446-1187 or visit www.thibodauxchamber.com.

The Terrebonne Economic Development Authority will be host two free technical-assistance classes Wednesday at the South Central Planning & Development Commission, 5056 Main St. in Houma.Werlein Prosperie of Diamond Advertising Group will discuss Webpage Design from 5:30-6:30 p.m.Monica Folse of Houma Health Insurance Services will discuss Healthcare Reform for the Small Business Owner from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Email Brandi Roach at broach@tpeda.org or call 873-6890 to register.

A new online portal has been launched by the U.S. Small Business Administration to accept nominations for its 2013 National Small Business Week Awards.The awards are National Small Business Person of the Year, Phoenix Awards, Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year, Small Business Subcontractor of the Year, The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence, SBA 8(a) Graduate of the Year, Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award, Women's Business Center of Excellence Award and Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award.Nominations can be made at http://nationalsmallbusinessweek.sba.gov/ or http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-list/2. All nominations must be submitted or postmarked by Jan. 3.

Lockport-based Bollinger Shipyards Inc. has delivered the Robert Yered patrol vessel to the U.S. Coast Guard.The Robert Yered is the fourth vessel in the Coast Guard’s Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter program. The 154-foot patrol craft has flank speed of 28 knots and state-of-the-art command, control, communications and computer technology. It also has a stern launch system for its 26-foot cutter boat.The Coast Guard is scheduled to commission the vessel in late February in Miami.The vessel was named after a Coast Guard hero, Engineman 1st Class Robert J. Yered.